Transcript of Baker College Work Experience Orientation (Online Campus)

#1 Login to HQconnect to Complete ApplicationItems Needed to Complete ApplicationStep Plan information Steps to access Step Plan:www.baker.edu > SOLAR System > STAR System > Academic Office > Step Plan/RotationSelect Undergraduate > Current Program > Review the information for accuracy > SubmitClick on View/Save/Print Step Plan to view the Step PlanInformation needed to complete Application: Degree, Major, Work Experience Course Name/Number (example – WRKBS201, CRJ281A) and UINCurrent, error-free resumeLogin to HQconnect Stepswww.baker.edu > Solar System > Star System > Career Services Department > HQ Connect Sign-onComplete the Work Experience ApplicationClick on Profile > Work ExperienceComplete the full Application and click on Submit at the bottom#1 Site Placement ProcessThe site placement process occurs through a variety of methodsResume UploadMust be current and error-freeMust be uploaded to Handshake in the Documents sectionAfter review and approval, Career Services will send resume out to potential experience sitesBackground checks are required for some programs. Please discuss potential problems or barriers with Career Services.IMPORTANT - To make the site placement process run smoothly it is imperative that you respond to ALL calls and emails from Career Services and/or Employers within 24 hoursFailing to respond in a timely manner could result in missing out on a great internship opportunity!Health Students ONLY – Proof of Insurance Health Science students must provide status of health insuranceProvide copy of health insurance card or complete the Declination of Insurance form#2 The InterviewInterviewing for an internship is very similar to interviewing for a “real” job. Keep in mind your internship could turn into a “real” job offer! These videos can help you land your internship or next job! If you have questions or need help preparing for an interview Career Services is here for you. Contact us today!

#3 Finalization of Placement DetailsOnce a site is secured…

# 4 Course RegistrationOnce the Letter of Understanding (LOU) and Work Plan (WP) are signed and submitted, Career Services will forward student names to the Academic Office for registration into the appropriate course section which accompanies your experience.

You must be registered for the Experience course no later than the Friday before the next quarter begins.If you do not meet this deadline your Experience course will have to be postponed to the next quarter.

IMPORTANT - Students cannot register for the Experience course on their own; Career Services must register students for this course.

#5 The Experience Course (Bb)You will be enrolled into the mandatory Blackboard (Bb) component

If you do not begin your work hours during the first week of the quarter, you are still required to complete the course assignments in Bb for the week

IMPORTANT - Weekly assignments must be completed in order to pass the course; final course grades are awarded only if ALL work hours AND academic requirements are met!

If you complete your experience hours before the end of the course, you are still required to participate in the Bb course and complete all assignments

The Final Student Evaluation must be submitted to your Instructor by the end of the quarter or as soon as you complete 120 hours; don’t wait!!

Questions about your course assignments should be directed to your InstructorThe course instructor will be responsible for grading of all assignments and final grades

Resume & Job Interview Tips: How to Follow Up After a Job Interview 1:49

How to Ace a Telephone Interview & Get the Job 2:38

Interview Dos and Don’ts 4:15

How to Dress for a Job Interview 2:09

Female Interview Attire 2:16

Establish a start date that aligns with the start of the quarterComplete and sign the following documents:Work Plan (WP)Describes the type of work to be performedDetails estimated weekly and cumulative hours to be completed in the quarter; minimum of 120 hours requiredLetter of Understanding (LOU)Experience contract between Student, Site Supervisor and College PersonnelOutlines expectations and responsibilities of all partiesIMPORTANT –

Both the WP and LOU must be signed by BOTH student and employer. These documents need to be scanned and emailed to Career Services immediately after the offer is extended and accepted.Reminder - Health Students ONLY – Proof of Insurance Health Science students must provide status of health insurance Provide copy of health insurance card or complete the Declination of Insurance formEXPERIENCE SITE QUESTIONSContact your Instructorwith questions about…Blackboard (Bb)Participation/AttendanceAssignmentsGrades

Recognize and practice good work habitsInternship Info from Employers! 10:07Good reasons for an internship, my experience! 2:50 Experience Overview1. On-site hours completed at experience siteMinimum of 120 hours to be completed by the end of the quarter

Two Mandatory ComponentsNext Steps:1.Make sure you upload your most current resume into Handshake so it can be reviewed 2.Complete your Handshake profile3.Complete the Experience Orientation Completed Attendee Survey - Online campus Fall 2016 in Handshake (follow the instructions in the email to locate it)4.Contact me via email once you have completed the three steps above5. Start searching for a site6. Stay in contact with me regularly!7. Reply to my calls and emails within 24 hours for best success

Application Completed!What Happens Next?Career Services & Program Officials will review each application and determine if the student is eligible for the work experience course or an ELC (Experiential Learning Credit)Once approved for the Work Experience CourseStudents will be notified via email to upload their most current, error-free resume to HQconnect>DocumentsBegin working with Career Services to secure a work experience site

If approved for an ELC (Experiential Learning Credit), students will be notified via emailCurrent process is ending!! Deadline to complete current process is November 13thNew Process effective winter 2016 - WRKEL201 course*Note: In Handshake information regarding your internship/externship is housed under the Experiences section. Therefore, your internship/externship will be referred to as Experience from this point forward.